Untitled (man watching trash dumped into incinerator) c. 1950

Editor: This gelatin silver print, by Jack Gould, is called "Untitled (man watching trash dumped into incinerator)." The darkroom aesthetic, with its inverted tones, gives it a haunting feel. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's a stark image, isn't it? To me, it speaks volumes about consumption and waste, but also about observation. The solitary figure almost seems like a reluctant witness to our discards. Makes you wonder about his story, doesn't it? Editor: It really does. I hadn't thought about the witness aspect so much. Thanks! Curator: Art is like that, isn't it? Always another layer to peel back.